[Added 2-4-1999 by L.L. No. 1-1999]
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
NOXIOUS
Physically harmful or destructive to living beings.
NOXIOUS PLANTS
Harmful, distasteful or obnoxious plants, such as, but not limited
to, ragweed, goldenrod, timothy, ryegrass, thistle, Kentucky bluegrass, Bermuda
grass, poison ivy, poison oak or poison sumac.
All buildings, dwellings, dwelling units, multiple dwellings, yards,
courts, open areas and vacant lots which are in violation of this chapter
are hereby declared to be a nuisance and such nuisances shall be abated by
being corrected, made sanitary, repaired, vacated or demolished in accordance
with the orders of the Village Board.
Occupants of dwelling units shall be responsible for compliance with
this chapter in regard to the following:
A. Maintenance of that part of the premises which is occupied
or controlled in a clean, sanitary and safe condition.
B. Maintenance of all plumbing, cooking and refrigeration
fixtures and appliances as well as other building equipment and storage facilities
in that part of the premises occupied or controlled in a clean and sanitary
condition, and reasonable care in the operation and use thereof.
C. Keeping exits from the dwelling unit clear and unencumbered.
D. Disposal of garbage and refuse into provided storage
facilities in a clean and sanitary manner, in accordance with the provisions
of this chapter and other rules, regulations, laws and ordinances of the Village
of Lake Grove.
E. Extermination of insects, rodents or other pests within
the dwelling unit.
F. Maintenance of yards, lawns and courts in a clean, sanitary
and safe condition and free from infestation insofar as said occupant occupies
or controls said yards, lawns and courts or any parts thereof.
G. Elimination of all prohibited uses in that part of the
premises which is occupied or controlled or to which there is access.